It is where they cut off the top of the tree and sort of make it grow into an umbrella shape, correct me if I am wrong Margaret or the other experts on the list. This is where I first heard the word on a garden list. I have no idea why it is done, and I don't think it does any good for the tree, but some folks think it looks appealing. Any way, I figured out how I messed it up, we have a car dealer here named Pollard. I figured I would remember the word that way, except it is Pollard Chrysler, there came the "ch"... Must be one of those 50's moments a year early... I knew that some one on the list could straighten me out. Jane -----Original Message----- From: Njdix@aol.com [mailto:Njdix@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 4:03 PM To: gardeners@globalgarden.com Subject: [gardeners] pollardizing? What IS this?